Franklin Drive, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE25 0QU.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Franklin Drive, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 19 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £282,100. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Franklin Drive range from £205,450 to £352,950. 58% of homes sold here were freehold and 42% leasehold.
House prices on Franklin Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Franklin Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 58% freehold and 42% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £282,100 | 19 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Franklin Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 19 Aug 2025 | £293,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 5 Nov 2021 | £247,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 1 Apr 2021 | £3,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 2, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 11 Dec 2017 | £274,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 25 Aug 2017 | £324,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 25 Aug 2017 | £262,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 18 Aug 2017 | £277,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 16, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 4 Aug 2017 | £257,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 12, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 28 Jul 2017 | £352,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 26 May 2017 | £348,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 12 May 2017 | £257,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Franklin Drive NE25 0QU | 24 Mar 2017 | £205,450 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Franklin Drive | £205,450 (Mar 2017) → £247,000 (Nov 2021) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Franklin Drive | £277,950 (Aug 2017) → £3,000 (Apr 2021) | -99% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Franklin Drive
Crime
69 crimes were reported within about a mile of Franklin Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Franklin Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Franklin Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval First School 161 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Whytrig Middle School 330 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Seaton Valley High School 656 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Hartley First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit 38 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–14 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Seghill First School 105 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Holywell Village First School 161 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Seaton Delaval station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Newsham station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Cramlington station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Double Row (E-bound, Double Row) 3 min walk
- Double Row (W-bound, Double Row) 4 min walk
- Ambridge Way (eb, B1326) 4 min walk
- Railway Station (o/s, A192) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 0.8 mi - Netherfield House
Health Centre, Netherfield House, Station Road, Cramlington · 1.2 mi - Village Medical Group
Dudley Lane, Cramlington · 2.0 mi - Forum Family Practice
The Health Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wheatridge · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food PFS Co-op Petrol Wheatridge · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Seaton Valley Co-operative Store · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi High Pit Cramlington · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.7 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Rivenhall Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
- Cramlington Dental Centre · 1.9 mi
- The Village Dentists Ltd · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,196 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,582 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Northumberland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Franklin Drive
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Who lives around Franklin Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 40.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 53.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.1% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.4% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.9% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.6% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 9.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Northumberland.
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